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SOLVANG

Intro

'Celebrate Danish heritage, great food, shopping, and wine in “Little Denmark.”'

Visit Solvang and ex p e ri e n ce a n a ut h e nt i c taste of Denmark—literally and figuratively. This Danishinspired village, the largest of the Santa Ynez Towns, k n o w n f o r i t s o l d -w o r l d European charm, hospitality, and history, also boasts a very au courant food, wine, craft beer, shopping, and art gallery scene. Solvang, which means “sunny fields” in Danish, was founded in 1911 by three DanishAmerican educators who were in search of a place on California’s central coast where land was plentiful, and their culture c o u l d p r o s p e r. Situated on 9,000 acres of land just adjacent to the historic 1804 Old Mission Santa Inés,

Photo by JV Nunag from Instagram

settlers came and continued to carry on Denmark’s traditions of language, folk dancing, music, and cuisine. In January of 1947, the Saturday Evening Post proclaimed Solvang a “spotless Danish village that blooms like a rose in California’s charming Santa Ynez Valley,” and put Solvang on the map as the “Danish Capital of America.” In the following years, Danish provincial style ruled new downtown construction, and existing structures were given “Danish make-overs” to reflect Denmark’s farm-style architecture. Also, streets were renamed to pay homage to f a m o u s Da n e s a n d l o c a t i o n s i n D e n m a r k , a n d i n ke e p i n g w i t h Danish tradition, stork statues topped buildings to bring good luck. Current-day Solvang, with its Scandinavian charm intact, continues to evolve and is now home to dozens of delectable restaurants, bakeries, winetasting rooms, and craft breweries, as well as a variety of alluring retail shops, multiple museums, cozy inns and hotels, meeting facilities, and a stunning 700 seat outdoor amphitheater. Tour

the town in a horse-drawn carriage and see unique Solvang sights like the ½ size bronze replica of "The Little Mermaid," or the ⅓ size replica of Copenhagen’s famous Rundetårn (Round Tower), nestled behind one of the village’s four large windmills. Stroll in any direction within Solvang’s pedestrian-friendly village to explore the treasure trove of over 150 independently-owned boutiques, art galleries, and antique centers that populate the tree-lined streets and quaint courtyards. Shops curated with everything from Scandinavian imports, local artisan goods, to jewelry, clothing, fine art, and more are all located within an easy five-block walk. The Giant Red Clog, at the corner of First Street and Copenhagen Drive is a popular photo op. Pop into one of the town’s four museums to get educated and enlightened on topics ranging from local history and art to vintage motorcycles and nature.

'In January of 1947, the Saturday Evening Post proclaimed Solvang a “spotless Danish village that blooms like a rose in California’s charming Santa Ynez Valley,” and put Solvang on the map as the “Danish Capital of America.”' The Solvang culinary scene delivers with a variety of palate-pleasing options, including authentic bakeries, restaurants, and cafés, offering not only authentic Danish fare, but also an abundant selection of wine-country, international, and traditional American options, with a wide range of price points. Dozens of wine and beer tasting rooms, wine bars, and gourmet food shops showcase the bounty of nearby vineyards and farms.

For more information about Solvang, California, please visit www.SolvangUSA.com.

Table of Contents

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Solvang, California Introduction to America's "Little Denmark," located in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, California.

The Little Mermaid Statue is Symbol of Solvang's Danish History T h e h i s t o r y b e h i n d S o lv a n g ' s b e a u t i f u l h a l fsized bronze replica of The Little Mermaid statue.

The Wildling Museum of Art & Nature Learn about the history, mission, and vision of the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature. A museum dedicated to the preservation of the wilderness and its beauty.

Dog Friendly Solvang: A Day Trip to the Danish Capital of USA Solvang is one of the most dog friendly towns in the United States. A helpful guide to what you can do with you four-legged pals in this little village.

Danish Days

Getting Sideways

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Special feature covering the history and tradition of Solvang's annual Danish Days ceremony. Learn more about Danish heritage, festivities, and even Vikings!

Special feature covering the "Sideways Effect," how the movie Sideways forever changed the Santa Ynez Valley and put Solvang on the map as a wonderful destination to visit and enjoy great wine, food, and ambiance. Find out about the top twelve spots to visit to "Get Sideways." Learn more about how the vintners and restaurateurs reminisce on the days when the movie was being filmed.

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LITTLE MERMAID STATUE

IS SYMBOL OF SOLVANG’S DANISH HERITAGE Dave Bemis/Staff | September 13, 2011

'She perches atop a rock in the heart of Solvang, gazing over the bustling little city.' Solvang’s statue of The Little Mermaid, a half-size bronze replica of what may b e D e n m a r k’ s t o p t o u r i s t a t t r a c t i o n , sits at the northwest corner of Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Alisal Road.

'The famous statue in Copenhagen’s harbor commemorates the sad little Hans Christian Andersen tale of the mermaid who gave up everything for the hopeless love of a prince.'

Solvang’s replica was obtained by Earl and Dolores Peterson, owners of Denmarket Square, where The Little Mermaid sculpture stands, surrounded by a fountain and small, brick reflecting pool. The Little Mermaid statue, shaded by sycamores, has stood in Solvang since 1976. It recently was dedicated as part of Solvang’s Heritage Trail in honor of the city’s current centennial celebration. Today, the approximately 2-foot replica is a smaller dead ringer for the famous sculpture that sits on a granite rock at harborside in Copenhagen.

'Described variously as melancholy and wistful, Solvang’s statue periodically gets a somewhat less respectful reception with soap suds dumped in the reflecting pool.' Still, it’s less than its Copenhagen counterpart has endured since it first went on display in 1913. The sculpture was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries, who was fascinated by a ballet based on the 1837 Andersen fairy tale danced by ballerina Ellen Price. He asked her to model for the statue created by s c u l pt o r Ed va rd E r i k s e n . For more information regarding the involvement of The Little Mermaid Statue in the 75th annual Danish Days celebration please refer to the article listed below. Bemis, David, and Staff Bemis. “Little Mermaid Statue Is Symbol of Solvang’s Danish He r i t a g e .” Li t t le Mer mai d Statue Is Symbol of Solvang’s Danish Heritage, Lompoc Record, 13 Sept. 2011.

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The Little Mermaid

THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF

ART NATURE &

History The Wildling Museum was founded in 1997 by Santa Barbara artist Patti Jacquemain who felt that a museum showcasing beautiful art of wilderness areas could help to educate and inspire new audiences to care about the preservation of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dwindling natural areas. The museum first opened its doors at the historic Keenan Hartley House in Los Olivos in 2000 and began its tradition of organizing inspiring art exhibitions and programs. In 2008 the Wildling expanded to a new location on San Marcos Avenue. This larger space exposed us to new audiences and allowed us to expand the size of our shows. In 2011 the Wildling board and staff began an extensive planning process with the support of SCORE of Santa Barbara counselors and the amazing team at Fielding Graduate University and the input of many stakeholders. This process culminated in the adoption of a new

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strategic plan with five key goal areas: Financial Sustainability, Strengthen Branding and Marketing, Community Collaboration, Expansion of our Programming, and Accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. In 2012 it was determined that a move to a new facility in Solvang would allow us to address many of these goal areas and that move was accomplished at the end of the year. The new, completely remodeled facility at 1511 B. Mission Drive opened to the public on August 24, 2013. We are excited by the many opportunities the new space offers and are pleased to be part of the Solvang community. We moved our facility

to Solvang in 2013 where our exhibition space has grown from 900 square feet to over 2000! At any one time you can enjoy three to five different exhibitions and artists. Since we opened our doors in 2000, the Wildling has hosted and/or organized over 65 exhibitions. We have shared the awe-inspiring works of giants like Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keeffe, Maynard Dixon, Carl Oscar Borg, and so many more. For more information about the history of the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature please visit their website www.wildlingmuseum.org.

Mission and Vision The Wildling’s mission is to inspire our community and visitors to enjoy, value, and conserve wildlife and natural areas through art. We provide artistic, educational, and field experiences of nature for that purpose. Our vision is to be recognized as an exceptional and innovative leader in inspiring our communities and visitors to value wilderness and other natural areas through the lenses of a diversity of artists. The museum strives to collaborate with others for the betterment of our communities.

The Artists Role in Protecting Wilderness Artists have played a vital role in the protection of wild places. Capturing the beauty of landscapes, especially those places yet unseen by the majority of the population, inspired a desire to preserve wild lands for many future generations to be able to witness and enjoy. Wilderness has always been a part of the American experience and shaped our identity. How it has been perceived has changed with time. Initially the first settlers were intimidated by the vast and unknown wilderness around them, but they also knew they were blessed to have such richness of resources. Thomas Jefferson asked Lewis and Clark in 1804 to document the wild creatures and landscapes they came across on their explorations, and so began the process of categorizing the natural history of this new wild continent—the unknown became known. As towns and cities grew, people became divorced from the landscape and wilderness became a place of renewal. In the early and mid-19 th century, artists painted an often-romanticized view of the wild landscape. As the western frontier expanded, artists and explorers discovered beautiful wild places not yet imagined. Their artwork was sent to lawmakers and presidents, and built a case for preserving these places.

Artist George Catlin made the first public call for preserving wild lands in 1841. John James Audubon was also an early artist that began advocating for conservation in the mid-nineteenth century. Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, and others were popular landscape artists of that time period and their work inspired the nation. The discovery and artwork of Yosemite ignited the first effort to preserve the land for future generations. President Lincoln granted California a land grant for Yosemite in 1864 with the mandate it be made available for recreation as well as preserved for future generations. Elsewhere, the boiling mud and geyser eruptions that were witnessed at the headwaters of the Yellowstone River captured the imagination of explorers. The growth of the transcontinental railway led to explorations of Yellowstone. Thomas Moran was hired to accompany a U.S. Geological Survey in 1871 to visit and sketch the region. His paintings, documents from the survey led by Dr. Ferdinand V. Hayden, and photographs by William H. Jackson were the proof Congress needed to declare the first national park in 1872.

'Artists' visual interpretations of our country’s wilderness as well as their public pleas for conservation were instrumental in their preservation and still inspire us today.' 8

DOG FRIENDLY SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA: A DAY TRIP TO THE DANISH CAPITAL OF USA Written by Paroma | January 5, 2018

Day Trip to Solvang: What is so special about this tiny California town? “Solvang” translates to “sunny fields” in Danish. One look at this city, in the heart of Santa Ynez valley in California’s beautiful wine country, and you will understand why. This city, built by Danish educators in 1911, stands on 9000 acres of sun-kissed land adjacent to the historic Mission of Santa Inés. Built to preserve good old Danish cultures and heritage, it is considered America’s Danish Capital and was named by Sunset magazine as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the Western United States."

Thanks to a friend’s recommendation, I made it an impromptu addition to our road trip itinerary in December and made a day trip to Solvang with Babu (my lovely dog), of course. Besides the obvious European flair, turns out that Solvang is incredibly dog friendly and many businesses welcome canines with open paws. So, without further ado, here is a dog friendly Solvang guide, listing Solvang attractions that welcome dogs, pet friendly hotels, restaurants, and wineries.

Solvang Pet Friendly Hotels Starting off this dog friendly guide to Solvang with several pet friendly hotel options in and around Solvang. As mentioned before, ours was a day trip to Solvang from Paso Robles, another fantastic dog friendly town on the central coast.

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Dog Friendly Solvang Guide: Things to Do We loved our short stay at Solvang drenched in Christmas festivities (or, Julefest in Danish) and oozing with Scandinavian flair, right from the colorful sleek houses, bakeries selling Danish and other Scandinavian delights, and the delightful windmills that added a touch of whimsy and made this place stand out amidst the familiar California landscape. You can simply Google “Solvang windmill” to take you to the most bustling part of town, “the village” where you can park and walk down Copenhagen drive to take in the sights of the many attractions of Solvang. You will be greeted with rows of colorful European style homes, antique stores, clock and watch shops, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and many quirky boutiques. Most of these businesses are dog friendly. Besides feverishly snapping photos of the several windmills all around, do stop by The Little Mermaid statue (a replica of its famous sister in Copenhagen) and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, arguably Denmark’s most famous literary figure. Known mostly for his fairy tales or fables/short stories for children, this museum atop a bookstore is free to enter and best of all dog friendly! The museum hosts Andersen’s many memorable literary works like the Snow Queen, Little Match Girl, Little Mermaid, and so on, as well as a replica of his home in Odense,

Denmark, his portraits and a bust. Being a big fan of H.C. Andersen’s work, a visit to this museum was definitely the highlight of our day trip to Solvang. Finally, this is something which we totally lucked out on, is spotting an ostrich and emu farm as we drove out of the village and where Babu was allowed. Essentially the birds roam around in acres of open field behind a s t u r d y, t a l l f e n c e a n d you can buy ostrich food ($1/bowl) to feed them. Ostrich are aggressive and hungry, so it is important to read all posted rules to have a pleasant experience. Babu was so surprised with this “fowl acquaintance” that he did not know how to react and stood with a puzzled expression on his face on the other side of the fence as we fed the birds. Bottom line is that if you have a small dog who does not get super excited, he/she may be allowed in. It’s always good to ask at the front desk to make sure before you purchase your tickets, much like what we did.

Dog Friendly Solvang Restaurants Dog friendly Solvang obviously has several dog friendly restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal al-fresco with your pooch. We started off with some yummy Danish pastries and coffee from Birkholm’s Danish Bakery and Café that we enjoyed with Babu at their adjacent outdoor seating. Another dog friendly restaurant with outdoor seating is Chomp Burgers which is right next to The Little Mermaid statue.

We grabbed lunch at Fresco Valley Café, which has a beautiful dog friendly patio. Judging by the number of dogs there, this dog friendly restaurant seemed to be a great hit with pet parents. Portions are on the larger side, but flavorful and there are several vegetarian options. Finally, they also have a menu exclusively for dogs where the meat is unseasoned for your dog’s safety. We ordered chicken off that menu and Babu lapped it up!

Dog Friendly Wine Tasting Rooms Ending this dog friendly Solvang guide with wineries/wine tasting, because, what good is a trip to California’s Santa Ynez valley without tasting the world-famous California grapes? Solvang has a bunch of dog friendly wineries/wine tasting rooms such as Presidio winery, Carivintis winery, and also the one which we visited, Wandering Dog

Wine Bar. This tasting room, dedicated to the memory of one of the rescue dogs of the owners, is made for dogs and humans to have a good time. Dogs are welcome inside while humans choose one of several tasting options. If you buy one of their bottles, the tasting fee is forfeited. The person behind the counter was incredibly friendly and explained about the grape and its source for every pouring. Since I am the only one who loves a drink in our party of four we did not try out other wine bars to keep my reasonable sobriety intact. For those of you pet parents with several wine lovers in your group, there is a complete list of other dog friendly wineries by the Solvang Tourism board’s website www.SolvangUSA.com.

I hope you enjoyed reading this dog friendly Solvang guide and are making plans for your own day trip to Solvang, or even better, an overnight stay with your best friend! Dog or no dog, visiting Solvang should definitely be on your list to partake of Solvang’s charming European ambiance and relish a slice of beautiful Denmark in California, minus the costly trans-Atlantic flight fare. Top right Photo by elvis_the_explorer from Instagram Bottom left Photo by MisTricks from Instagram 10

SOLVANG DANISH DAYS HISTORY In 1936, the first Solvang Danish Days festival emerged in honor of the village’s 25th anniversary. Ever since, Danish Days celebrates Solvang’s heritage with authentic food, music, dancing, parades, live entertainment, and family activities. In 1946, a reporter from The Saturday Evening Post (an influential magazine of the day) visited during Danish Days and the article that appeared in January 1947 put Solvang on the national map. It stated, in part, “Solvang…a spotless Danish village that blooms like a rose in California’s charming Santa Ynez Valley. Old country charm and customs have been successfully fused with the American way of life. Nowadays…the quaint village is busy living up to its affectionate name, ‘Little Denmark’.” In the ensuing years, Solvang Danish Days continued to grow and became a signature community event. In early 1995, the Solvang City Council approached people from long-established local Danish families and other interested groups and recommended setting up a nonprofit foundation to formally plan and organize the increasingly popular annual festivities. The original board members of the Solvang Danish Days Foundation were Ken Andersen, Brenda Anderson, Hans Birkholm, Max Hanberg, Howard Petersen, David Rasmussen, and Henry Skytt. The foundation members meet throughout the year to plan and organize the celebration. Donations and volunteers are always welcome.

'Solvang…a spotless Danish village that blooms like a rose in California’s charming Santa Ynez Valley. Old country charm and customs have been successfully fused with the American way of life. Nowadays…the quaint village is busy living up to its affectionate name, "Little Denmark."'

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("Many Thanks," in Danish) to all who serve, host, visit, and celebrate Solvang Danish Days!' For more on the History of Solvang Danish Days visit the Elverhoj Museum.

Solvang’s Silver Anniversary, 1936 Solvang’s most famous celebration is Danish Days, a three-day tribute to the town’s Danish roots. It started with Solvang’s Silver Anniversary, June 5–7, 1936. The town extended a hearty welcome to visitors: “We are happy that you have come to rejoice with us during the celebration of the founding of Solvang in 1911, and if you feel at home—as we sincerely want you to—it will be because you are at home; at home in a Danish colony celebrating its anniversary in Danish-American manner.” Silver Anniversary weekend festivities started with a torchlight procession and included folk dancing, pageants, plays, a barbecue, street dancing, a banquet, a parade, a picnic, and an evening concert. So successful was the Silver Anniversary that Solvang decided to have another party on July 17 and 18, 1937; it was called Nationalfesten Danmarks Dagene (National Festival Denmark’s Days). By 1938 it was simply “Danish Days.” A new and very important Solvang tradition was being established.

Danish Days Through The Years For many years Danish Days were sponsored by the Solvang Business Men’s Association. There were no Danish Days during World War II, however, when Solvang devoted its energies to war relief efforts. After the war, Danish Days was resumed in 1946 and became so successful that almost 10,000 people crowded into Solvang to help the little town celebrate its Danish roots. Crowds became so big, in fact, that Solvang was unprepared to cope with them and cancelled Danish Days in 1959 and 1960. Instead, the town concentrated on preparing for its Golden Jubilee in 1961. September 22, 23, and 24, 1961, saw another celebration “to be remembered always.” The fun-filled program included a banquet, torchlight parade, dance and song fest, Æbleskiver breakfasts, folk dancing, gymnastic performances, barbecue, art exhibit, a street dance, and a colorful historical pageant parade. Following the Golden Jubilee, Danish Days was revitalized and has continued to be celebrated annually, right up to the present.

Solvang founders pictured (left to right) P. P. Hornsyld, Benedict Nordentoft, and J. M. Gregerson. Photo from Elverhoj Museum's History Exhibition on their website, www.elverhoj.org

Danish Days History

D Anna Ferguson-Sparks Contributing Writer | June 25, 2019

Gillian Nielsen 2019 Solvang

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First Nielsen in Her Family to Hold Title

The Solvang Danish Days Foundation has named Solvang resident Gillian Nielsen as its 2019 Danish Maid. She will preside over the 83rd annual Solvang Danish Days heritage festival.

Gillian admits that ever since she was a girl, she has looked up to the Danish Maid as a celebrity. "I’ve been waiting until I was old enough to be considered for the role," she explained, adding that being the first Danish Days Maid to represent her father's side of the family, bearing the name ‘Nielsen,’ is a point of pride that she can add to those ancestors before her. "Being Danish Maid is such an honor for me because I have the pleasure of serving on behalf of our beautiful city of Solvang and the historical Danish Days celebrations." Since 1936, when a one day celebration commemorating the 25 th anniversary of Solvang’s 1911 founding was conceived, Danish Days has evolved into a weekend-long festival showcasing the town’s Danish roots, with authentic food, music, dancing, parades, live entertainment, and family activities.

'The 2019 Danish Days theme will showcase the nation’s 800-year-old flag, “Dannebrog,” which is reportedly the world’s oldest national flag.'

Four Generations Proud Gillian says her parents, Chris and Diane Nielsen, along with her older twin brothers Ben and Kyle Nielsen, moved to Solvang in 2006 after her father retired from the U.S. Marines as a lieutenant colonel. Her father is a Solvang native, making Gillian a fourthgeneration Santa Ynez Valley resident. Her family’s path to Solvang began in 1898 when her great-great-great-grandfather, a lumberman by the name of Andrew Johnson, left a small village in Sweden for the U.S., in search of a better life for his family. In 1953, Andrew’s greatgranddaughter, Marion Hanson, met Gillian’s grandfather, Alton Nielsen, in Solvang. Alton was the second son of Danish immigrant C.V. Nielsen, a carpenter who arrived in Solvang in 1917, and Anna Roth, whose family had moved to Solvang from Ferndale in 1911. In 1920, C.V. and Roth were married in Solvang and had three children, Daryl, Alton, and Thora Mae. C.V. founded the family business, Solvang’s Nielsen Building Materials, in 1932 which Alton, his older brother Daryl, and C.V. continued to build. As time went on, Daryl and Alton were joined by Thora’s husband, Andy Andersen, whose son, Gillian’s father’s cousin, Ken Andersen, would eventually become Nielsen Building Materials’ manager, a position which Ken proudly continues to hold.

Gillian’s father and grandparents participated in decades’ worth of Danish Days, she explained.

'Danish Days has been an annual tradition for my family, since we returned to Solvang in 2006. Whether it’s been passing out jam in the breakfast line, cooking Æbleskiver with my parents, or holding the ‘Velkommen’ sign in the Danish Days parade, I’ve loved every moment.' Gillian’s Danish Maid dress, custom-made and hand-sewn like many before hers by Solvang resident Roberta Skidmore, incorporates the colors from both the Danish and Swedish flags, paying tribute to the heritage on both sides of her family and in line with this year’s Danish Days theme that celebrates the Danish national flag. Gillian’s long-standing family history with Danish Days also includes the appointment of her second cousin's sisters, Emma and Mia Andersen, as the 2013 and 2015 Danish Maids. Her father’s first cousin, Donna Andersen Ineman, also served as Danish Maid in 1981.

Now age 17, Gillian will start her senior year at Santa Ynez Valley Union High this fall. She enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, music and art, and the outdoors. Gillian’s postgraduation plans include studies at Boise State in communications and sales. She also hopes to enlist in the Marine Corps. as an officer, following in the footsteps of her father, with an eventual goal of entering the public relations realm.

'Serving as this year’s Danish Maid will actually give me a glimpse into the tourism PR and marketing world, as I act as a sort of ambassador for the city of Solvang, our Danish history and culture, and all that the thousands upon thousands of people who visit annually.'

DANISH DAYS WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS Solvang Danish Days will celebrate its 83rd annual Danish heritage festival with a three-day weekend of events, from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, September 22nd. The 2019 edition of Solvang Danish Days themed

'A SALUTE TO DENMARK’S FLAG: CELEBRATING 800 YEARS OF DANNEBROG' will offer festival-goers a

NEW AXE-THROWING EVENT featuring an axe throwing arena hosted by the pros at Axehole Vegas. The public is invited to give axe throwing a try. LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL at Elverhoj Museum of History & Art. FREE, interactive activities for all ages, plus artisans, craftspeople, and storytellers. OUTDOOR VIKING BEER & WINE GARDEN supporting the Solvang Danish Days Foundation. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

OPENING CEREMONIES introducing 2019 Danish Maid, Gillian Nielsen. Velkommen Street Dance follows.

NEW SOLVANG FOOD & PHOTO TOUR led by Santa Barbara’s ‘Eat This, Shoot That!' Discover Solvang comfort food eateries and hidden watering holes while learning about the Danish lifestyle and history from a local.

FREE LIVE CONCERTS featuring "Low Down Dudes, Danish Playboys Revisited, and T-Bone Ramblers.” FREE Æbleskiver Eating Contest with returning competitive eater, Raina Huang.

DANISH DAYS PARADE includes the Solvang Village Band atop the Carlsberg Beer Wagon, floats, equestrians, Village Dancers, and more.

DANISH DAYS CLOSING CEREMONY, in Solvang Park, with 2019 Danish Days Maid Gillian Nielsen. *Select event weekend highlights are subject to change or cancellation.

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VIKING ENCAMPMENT will allow visitors to experience the Ravens of Odin, Norse Educational Group , as they bring Viking times to life through historical reenactments, featuring a Viking Age Weaponry demo.

For more information and schedules visit their website www.SolvangDanishDays.org.

VIKINGS IN SOLVANG SOLVANG VIKING HERITAGE The Danish Days festival celebrates the ancestral heritage of the Danish people who founded Solvang. A staple of the festival since 2005 has been the Viking Age educational group, Ravens of Odin. The group was invited to participate in the festival by Hans and Denise Birkholm, who felt that they would provide a historical portrayal of the ancient Danish culture.

By Jaan Calderon

THE RAVENS OF ODIN

VIKING AGE FACTS

The Viking Age was an era in Scandinavian history spanning f ro m t h e y e a r s 7 8 7/ 7 9 3 A.D. to 1066 A.D. Its origins stem from the culture and actions of those people living in the countries recognized today as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The word “Viking” is derived from the Old Norse word “Vikingr.” During the Dark Ages, the word denoted a Scandinavian pirate or waterborne raider. The root of the word stems from “Vik,” which in Old Norse, signifies a waterway such as a creek, fjord, river, bay, or inlet. Among Scandinavians, the term “Viking” was used to define the activity of individuals during this time period, rather than a national identity. In modern times, the term “Viking” has been expanded to refer not only to the raiding actions, but to the entire period of the age. Going “A Viking!” was an action performed by Scandinavians who sailed out from the frozen north, seeking their fortunes by raiding European coastal

villages and monasteries. It is noteworthy to mention that only an estimated 3% of the population actually went raiding. The majority of Scandinavians in this time period were farmers. They practiced animal husbandry and raised crops. The Norse also undertook voyages of exploration, trade, and commerce.

For more information regarding the Settlement of the Vikings in different cultures and the Legacy of Viking Influence on Modern Times please refer to the following article: Calderon, Jaann. “Vikings in Solvang.” Velkommen 2018, 2018.

It was one of the last remaining times in European history where such actions were “culturally permitted” within a society as long as they were taken abroad. A common, landless man, with no inheritance, property, or material wealth, could venture into the world, and achieve fame and fortune by the strength of his mettle, martial prowess, courage, and will. Historians have cited numerous causes for the beginning of the Viking Age. The foremost of these was overpopulation. Scandinavians of that era were an agricultural society. Increasing populations presented a problem for the available arable land that could be used for farming and raising a family. Additionally, inheritance practices where the eldest male heir often received most of the family wealth, motivated young men with minimal or no inheritance, to embark on Viking raids. Another catalyst for this sudden expansion was a technological innovation in shipbuilding. The Viking ship was “clinkerbuilt,” consisting of overlapping planks, sandwiching strips of tarred hide, fastened together with “bog” iron rivets. There were 2 major types of ships built in this style, the dragon ship used for raiding, and the knar used for long voyages and trade. The Viking ship could be sailed up rivers due to its shallow draft. This nautical achievement combined with maritime skill, and the Nordic cultural ethos, enabled far-ranging Scandinavians to leave their secluded homeland and influence the European framework, culturally, militarily, and economically. The Vikings’ scope of raiding, trading, and settlement, encompassed the countries recognized today as England, Ireland, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Spain, France, Germany, Scotland, Greenland, Iceland, Isle of Man, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, North Africa, and the Middle East.

RAVENS OF ODIN The group features knowledgeable, historically costumed men and women who convey information about the Norse/Viking culture. It is from Nordic Mythology that the Ravens of Odin takes its name. In Norse mythology, Odin, the Chief Nordic deity has 2 ravens, Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory) which he sends forth, every day, out into the world. When the ravens return, they bring him information of what is happening. The members of the group view themselves as a variant of this as they go out into the world educating people on the Norse culture. The daily activities of the Nordic men and women are faithfully recreated. The weapons rack displays the armament used in Dark Ages combat. Demonstrations in the arts of weaving, braiding, storytelling, sewing, cooking, and herbal lore are featured. On the hospitality table are examples of all manner of foods that were consumed. Visitors can also view the various items that would have been traded by a Viking Age merchant. Visitors can interact with the group members, try on armor, hold an exact replica of a Viking Age weapon, and examine such items as tents, cooking implements, and encampment furniture. This provides a great opportunity, to be up close and personal with the Viking culture.

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At the advent of the Viking Age, the raids were hit and run attacks, designed to carry off plunder back to their Scandinavian homeland. The Vikings were able to extort wealth from the countries they raided, offering to sell peace in the form of Dane geld.

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In closing, Ravens of Odin would like to dedicate their participation to Denise Birkholm. We promise to honor her passion and legacy for Danish Days. 16

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‘SIDEWAYS’ EFFECT SEEMS TO LAST FOREVER Julie Tremaine | October 25, 2019

When you drive up California’s Highway 101, past Santa Barbara, and then into the Santa Rita Hills, with the sunlight shining off the Pacific as you climb, it’s clear you’re somewhere special. On the other side of that craggy pass is the Santa Ynez Valley, a tiny pocket of California’s Central Coast that’s home to 120 wineries. It’s an enchanting place, where acres upon acres of grapes give way to lavender farms and fields of horses. It’s easy to forget you’re only two hours away from Los Angeles. The Sideways Effect

In the late 1990s, screenwriter Rex Pickett would make that drive and visit the area and sit at the bar at The Hitching Post II restaurant in Buellton, California, working on his latest novel, “Sideways.” Pickett’s earlier attempt, a mystery novel called “La Purisima,” reportedly didn’t sell. At the time Pickett was drafting “Sideways” at The Hitching Post II, however, the Santa Ynez Valley wasn’t a popular wine destination. There were grapes, yes, and there were wines, especially Pinot Noir. But even though there was a surge in wine production in the valley in the 1990s—when “Sideways” was published in 1999, Santa Ynez vineyards produced over 70,000 cases of wine—the area’s AVAs were mostly only loved by locals and L.A. day-trippers. 17

'Maybe that’s why the “Sideways” effect, which is a real thing that has been studied by universities and winegrowers’ associations since the year after the movie came out, created surging interest in Pinot Noir—and dinged Merlot consumption to this day.' Then, in 2004, Pickett’s novel “Sideways” became a movie. A movie that was nominated for 122 awards, taking home an Oscar for best adapted screenplay and a Golden Globe for best comedy. A movie that, more than anything, made us casual drinkers all feel a little inferior about our ability to understand the nuances of serious wine appreciation. (“They overdid it,” Virginia Madsen’s Maya says of a wine from Andrew Murray. “Too much alcohol.”) The film continues to drive tourism, too. When travelers first started showing up in the valley, wanting to see the landmarks featured in the movie, locals assumed it would end quickly. Surely the crushing lines that formed at the wineries early in the morning, blocking out the employees who held the keys to open the tasting rooms for the day, would abate eventually. They did, but only because the wineries expanded tasting rooms to accommodate all the people newly

interested in Santa Ynez Valley wines. In less than a year after the movie’s release, the Santa Ynez Valley tourism board distributed almost 40,000 maps for self-guided “Sideways” tours, according to The New York Times. Los Olivos alone added nearly 20 new tasting rooms, like Andrew Murray’s E11even Wines. Miles and Maya may have criticized Murray’s wines, but the crowds still rolled in, curious to try anything mentioned in the movie. The crowds came for the movie, but they stayed for the wine. The area is best known for its Pinot and Chardonnay production—those grapes grow best in the cooler western part of the valley—but the warmer eastern side, where Happy Canyon has only been a designated AVA for 10 years, is producing bigger reds, like Bordeaux-style blends that rival those from California’s more famous Napa and Sonoma growing regions.

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Even 15 years later, you can see traces of the movie everywhere. Travelers can book a stay at The Sideways Inn, which is how The Windmill Inn rebranded itself after the main characters, Miles and Jack, stayed there.

“ S i d ew a y s ” d i d n ’ t j u s t capture the essence of the area’s wine, though. It captured the essence of the place itself, from the windmills in the quirky Danish town of Solvang, to the tiny main street of Los Olivos, which, without cars, looks like it’s still part of the Old West.

You can also sit in one particular booth at Solvang Restaurant and, under a framed movie still of Haden Church and Giamatti at that same table, talk to Lori, a manager who’s been serving the restaurant’s signature Danish cuisine for years, about how the actors encouraged her to audition for a speaking role.

You can sit at the bar at The Hitching Post II, where the napkins say “forever Sideways.” Need some reading materials? Pull down one of Rex Pickett’s novels from the shelf to peruse as you eat a steak grilled over white oak in the Santa Maria style and have a glass of their Highliner Pinot Noir (there are also five other Hitching Post Pinots available by the glass).

You can even stand outside Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Café, kick the dirt, and yell to anyone listening that you’re not drinking any f*cking Merlot. You’d be doing yourself a disservice, though. There are some great ones coming out of the valley, especially from Happy Canyon, and from Kalyra Winery, where Oh’s character Stephanie works and where she and Giamatti’s Miles tear down the Cabernet Franc as “flabby.”

Next door, in The Hitching Post’s new tasting room, you can see movie stills and behind-the-scenes photos from filming, and bottles of wine made especially for the film, which are now signed by writer-director Alexander Payne and stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh.

The lasting interest in the movie is so strong that, today, the internet is rife with self-guided “Sideways” tours for people who want to create their own experiences. Local tourism offices still offer those “Sideways” maps, and tour companies offer excursions like the Sideways Wine Tour.

'Today, there are more than a million cases of wine coming out of the valley every year. You don’t need to go to Santa Ynez Valley to taste them, but, as 15 years’ worth of “Sideways” fans can attest, it’s certainly worth the trip.' 18

TOP TWELVE SPOTS WINERY 1 SANFORD IS THE HISTORICAL HEART OF STA. RITA HILLS By Matt Kettmann | Posted on July, 30 2019 The property includes the iconic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, which was planted in 1971 by Sanford and Michael Benedict. Together, they proved that Pinot Noir could thrive in the region, and the vineyard remains a source of grapes for dozens of talented vintners. The on-site redwood barn, which was where the two first made wine, now hosts celebratory events. Most visually striking is the winery structure itself, a Spanish Colonial-inspired palace of adobe, red tile roofs, recycled lumber, and inviting verandas built in 2001. It is surrounded by La Rinconada Vineyard, which was planted in 1997 and provides Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for the Sanford brand and other wineries.

Photo by Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau Sanford Winery exists as the historical, emotional, and architectural heart to the Sta. Rita Hills. Founded by regional pioneer Richard Sanford—though now owned by the Terlato family, who took over in 2005—the property sprawls along the south side of Santa Rosa Road, sliding up from the sandy, limestone-flecked benchlands toward the wild, oak-studded peaks.

Given the history, it’s no wonder that Chardonnay and Pinot Noir rule the Sanford kingdom. But this is not a two-trick pony. There are dozens of expressions of both varieties available to taste and buy, varying in block designation, vintage and winemaking style, along with small batches of Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. Make sure to try any wine from the original Sanford & Benedict Vineyard to appreciate why that patch of land launched so many wine dreams. The S&B Chardonnay gives the S&B Pinot a strong run for the money. The tasting room is inside the villa, occupying a very comfortable grand room-style setting, with a main tasting bar as well as many places to sit around an occasionally roaring fire.

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W H AT TO T RY: Focus on Sanford & Benedict Vineyard by opting for a fresh vintage of Chardonnay— can you taste the sea salt and chalk?—and then go deep with the Founders’ V i n e s P i n ot No i r, a b l o c k designate from the oldest vines.

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SIDEWAYS INN & LOUNGE Donald Sonderling

Sideways Inn has been in Buellton for well over 30 years, under different ownerships. Since Highway West Vacations purchased the property two years ago, there has been a total makeover—both physically and culturally. This is no “cookie cutter” type lodging. Highway West Vacations has put thought, effort, history plus a feeling of community into the property remodel, which expresses itself from the moment you enter the lobby, where you may help yourself to complimentary fresh Santa Barbara Brewing Co. coffee and pastries from Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery in Solvang.

Location, location, location “Kitchy,” “cute,” “cool,” however you describe Sideways Inn and Lounge, you can’t find a more convenient location for your wine country visit. Just off the 101 freeway on East Highway 246, this completely renovated inn is located minutes from wine tasting rooms, unusual and fun attractions, a plethora of restaurants, the quaint Danish Village of Solvang, and the wine town of Los Olivos. Driving up, the iconic Dutch Windmill greets you at the entrance. The friendly staff will help make your trip to the Santa Ynez wine country memorable and enjoyable. If it’s been a long day you may want to just relax by one of the many fire pits, use the pool or jacuzzi, or hangout in Sideways Lounge.

Whether it is locally created art work you will find as you wander throughout the grounds, the tasteful drought tolerant landscaping, the nooks and crannies where you can sit and relax with a book or glass of wine, the fire-pits or historical photographs (courtesy of the Santa Ynez Historical Museum) displayed in the rooms, the ambience and message is clear: Welcome to our family! Make Sideways Inn your exploration home base when visiting the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Really Jack?… Yes, MILES, it's called living, try it sometime.

Sideways Lounge General Manager Matt Bernard will tell you that Sideways Inn and Lounge reflect Highway West Vacation’s commitment to community, giving back, and most of all, to give all who visit a “sense of place.” Whenever possible, local products and vendors are used in order to showcase the Santa Ynez Valley and Central Coast region. The property has been embraced by the community, with locals often frequenting the property for a short “staycation.” Perhaps the traveler gets the maximum exposure to the local community scene by spending time and relaxing in Sideways Loungemixing with locals who come in when the day is done, unwinding, sipping local brews and wine, or just relaxing. Sideways Lounge is just, well, comfortable and welcoming! The expansive bar area is perfect to sit at, chatting with the bartender and locals. If you have a small or large party, there are seating areas throughout the bar to suit your needs. You may also enjoy sitting outside on the patio around the fire pit. The décor is tasteful and invitingdefinitely not your “typical bar” scene. The drink menu features creative signature cocktails (cucumber martini anyone?) and fourteen different locally crafted beers, plus a selection of local wines. There is also a select snack and small plate menu to accompany your beverage of choice.

Whether you are travelling up the coast, visiting the Santa Ynez Valley wine country, or a local in need of a short staycation, make Sideways Inn the place to lay your head. Enjoy the local personality of this tastefully remodeled “historic” inn; relax, mix with locals, and most of all, enjoy the community and sense of place you will experience during your stay. Then, please come back for a return visit—you will feel welcomed home.

For more information about Sideways Inn & Lounge please refer to the following article: Sonderling, Donald. “Sideways Inn & Lounge.” Wine Country This Week, 26 Dec. 2018.

ROAD TRIP: GET SIDEWAYS AT HITCHING POST WINES IN BUELLTON Michele Stueven | August 24, 2018

September is wine month in California. The harvest is just beginning and the perfect time for a weekend Pinot Noir jaunt to the Santa Ynez Valley, a scenic two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Owners of the famed Hitching Post II Restaurant in Buellton, Frank and Jami Ostini together with winemaking partner Gray Hartley and wife Charlotte opened a new tasting room this week, next door to the iconic Santa Maria– style barbecue steakhouse made famous in the blackcomedy film Sideways, adapted from Rex Pickett’s novel.

The tasting room is set in a midcentury farmhouse off Highway 246, with trailing walkways and outdoor seating areas banking a view of the Santa Ynez Mountains landscape. The building covers 2,000 square feet and sits on nearly 12 acres of land, landscaped with red oak trees, including a 200-year-old tree in the front of the property.

The Hartleys and the Ostinis have been making wines in Santa Barbara County since 1979. In 1981 they discovered Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, which has become their primary focus, although their Pinks Dry Rosé is delightful to sip on a hot afternoon at one of the tasting room’s outdoor picnic tables overlooking the valley and the frolicking ostriches at the farm next door. Their flagship wine is the Hitching Post Highliner. A “highliner” is the best fisherman in the fleet, and the name honors the men of the Alaskan salmon fishery alongside whom Gray Hartley worked for 28 years. Along with 10 selections of Pinot Noir, Hitching Post produces a Syrah as well as a Merlot-based Red named Gen Red. The Academy Award–winning film with Paul Giamatti came out in 2004, prominently featuring the restaurant and the Highliner. Hitching Post has soared in popularity since then, with 12,000 barrels, and produces about 17,000 cases a year. The Traditional Tasting at Hitching Post Wines offers a flight of five Hitching Post Wines, for $15 per person, consisting of Pinks 2017; Hometown Pinot Noir 2016; Cork Dancer Pinot Noir 2015; Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015; and Gen Red 2016. A Reserve Tasting, priced at $20, includes five wines— Highliner Pinot Noir 2015; Perfect Set Pinot Noir 2015; Bien Nacido Pinot Noir 2015; Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir 2015; and Four Top 2012. The caveat of the Reserve Tasting will be its ever-changing menu featuring rare single-vineyard bottling and special older vintages of Hitching Post. For the ultimate experience, Hitching Post Wines offers customized Private Winemaker Tastings with vintners Gray Hartley and Frank Ostini for $60 per guest and by appointment only.

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For more information about Hitching Post Wines please refer to the following article: Stueven, Michele. “Road Trip: Get Sideways at Hitching Post Wines in Buellton.” LA Weekly, 24 Aug. 2018.

Rustic corral fencing frames the building and main property and encloses a red bark–covered landscape with decomposed granite and native plants, dotted with picnic tables and ample seating areas covered by shade screens. Hitching Post serves lunch for takeout or to eat on the premises, including HP burgers, triple-fried French fries, Santa Maria BBQ artichokes, and grilled corn quesadillas, out of a refurbished 1970s vintage Airstream trailer converted into a Santa Maria BBQ kitchen on wheels. Hollywood lore aside, the property has a history. According to the current owners, it was originally owned by the family of Judith Evert Dale; her parents, Loren and Lillian Evert, bought it in 1954 along with the land where the Hitching Post II sits. Loren, a commercial dahlia bulb farmer, built the Everts' family home in Anaheim. When they moved to Buellton, he tore the house down board by board and relocated it by truck in 23 loads to the Hitching Post II location. The lumber stood in a pile by the barn until he built it into the building that exists today.

SOLVANG RESTAURANT HOME TO ARNE’S FAMOUS ӔBLESKIVER

The Solvang Restaurant, l o c ate d i n t h e h e a r t of downtown Solvang at 1672 Copenhagen Drive, is home to Arne’s Famous Æbleskiver, as well as serving traditional Danish and American Food. Traditionally Æbleskiver are served during the Christmas and Easter holidays in Denmark, but we celebrate year round. They are served with raspberry jam and a dusting of powdered sugar. Ordered as a meal with the Danish Sausage Medisterpølse, or as dessert, it is a treat that should not be missed. The decor of the restaurant includes handcrafted woodwork by the late Ferd Sorensen, who was knighted by the Queen of Denmark in recognition of his fine workmanship. Danish proverbs decorate

the interior beam work and the booths are embossed with authentic crests of Danish Villages. Murals of Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales decorate the walls as well as works by local artists. Open from 6 a.m. daily, the Solvang Restaurant is a local favorite and a must stop for all visitors. Closing at 5 p.m. weekends, we are open until 3 p.m. during the week, extending to 4 p.m. during the summer. Open most holidays, call or e-mail for special holiday hours.

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Making Æbleskiver is easy and fun, it has become a favorite tradition in our home. We offer Æbleskiver pans, Æbleskiver mix, and toppings to help you make these delicious treats in your home, and gift items for your special cook.

For more information about Æbleskiver, their history, and how to make them, please refer to the following article: Hansen, Arne, and Johanna Welty. “About Æbleskiver.” Solvang Restaurant, Solvang Restaurant.

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ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS 'Andrew Murray Vineyards is synonymous with some of the state’s premier Rhône wines, from sell-out vineyard designated Syrahs to wildly popular blends!'

Andrew Murray fell in love with the classic Rhône varietals, specifically Syrah and Viognier, in the late 1980s as he traveled through France’s Rhône Valley. At the time, he was enrolled at UC Berkeley studying paleontology, but in sampling the wines in France, there was a shift in his thinking. Capitalizing on this newfound enthusiasm for wine, he decided to do an internship in Australia at a winery, focusing on the production of Shiraz. When Andrew returned to the U.S., he earned himself a Bachelor’s degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, and then founded his eponymous Los Olivos winery and vineyard, dedicated exclusively to his favored Rhône-style wines.

able to sample Andrew’s extremely limited selections of his E11even label—a nod to a classic rock ’n’ roll movie from the ’80s—while listening to vintage vinyl. These wines are all Estate Grown in Los Olivos and Santa Maria and sell out quickly. The highlight is a deliciously balanced Pinot Noir from his Gravel Pit Vineyard in Santa Maria. There is also a Cabernet, a Petit Verdot, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, simply named Unplugged, and his Sparkling Wine “Sonorous.” Your visit would not be complete unless you visited and experienced the award-winning wines of Andrew Murray.

Andrew expanded his brand when he opened his new Winery and Visitor Center in Los Olivos, along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, where he farms 100+ acres of premium wine grapes. This opportunity fully realized his dream to be back on Foxen Canyon Road, growing Rhônes again, in a beautiful setting where he could share his passion for growing and making wine. Andrew and his team look forward to visiting with you, and pouring you a glass or growler of wine to enjoy on their Terrace, with stunning views of neighboring vineyards and the looming face of Grass Mountain. They also now offer a full Wine Country Concierge service to help plan your visit. They can arrange anything from a reserved table at the winery to a fully stocked picnic basket, cheese plates, or many expanded tasting experiences. Weekends will feature live music or other fun opportunities; please check their website for more information.

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At the tasting bar, they offer a flight of five different wines to sample and even an option paired with chocolate. Their team is very friendly and wine knowledgeable, which allows for a lot of fun conversation and a bit of wine education for the more curious visitors. There are several new wine releases available in the tasting room right now, including the 2014 Roasted Slope, Andrew’s most sought after red blend, and their new 2014 Estate Grown Mourvèdre. There is also the 2014 Espérance, a red blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. They are also featuring several limited, single vineyard Syrahs right now, the 2015 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard, which is always a fan favorite or 2014 Syrah Thompson Vineyard. If you are looking for something like a Provencal Rosé, then you must try the Espérance Rosé, a wonderfully perfumed, yet dry and delicate, Estate Grown Rosé of Cinsault.

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Chocolate Truffle Flight Our tantalizing Chocolate Flight features our Rhone Zone Flight of wines artfully paired with four Jessica Foster Confections Truffles for $20. These Truffles are not “chocolates” they are amazing works of art with fun flavors like Curry and Cinnamon Apple that pair perfectly with our wines. We change the Truffles each time our tasting lineup changes, so you have even more reasons to visit and experience this offering again, and again.

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Grape to Glass Tour

Andrew Murray Vineyards is conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Los Olivos, where they have the Tasting Room for their sister winery, E11even Wines. When you visit their downtown location, you will be 23

Grab your glass and join us as we take you through an interactive tour of our beautiful, state-of-the-art facility while sampling our current Andrew Murray Vineyards Wine Flight. Guests will be able to walk a portion of our vineyards while learning about Rhône varietals and our unique terroir. The winemaking process is showcased from the Crush Pad to the Tank Room, finishing in the Barrel Cellar. Learn the history of our estate—Curtis Vineyard and the backstory of winemaker Andrew Murray and how he discovered his passion for wine. More experiences that are offered include: • Wine and Cheese Pairing • Private Blending Seminar • Private Barrel Tasting Experience • Syrah Exploration Tasting • Box Lunches can be arranged with 48 hour notice

FOXEN HISTORY

Bill Wathen and Dick Doré have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery & Vineyard at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in Northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time their dedication has remained the same: the creation of small production, sustainably-farmed, vineyard-focused wines using a straightforward and minimalist approach to winemaking.

2014 marks the 30th harvest for the Foxen Boys.

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The winery is named in memory of William Benjamin Foxen, an English sea captain and Dick’s great-great grandfather. Benjamin Foxen came to Santa Barbara in the early 1800’s and purchased the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in 1837 with a Mexican Land Grant that totaled nearly 9000 acres, that comprised most of what is now known as Foxen Canyon. Captain Foxen adopted the distinctive anchor as his ranch cattle brand, which became the trademark of the Foxen Vineyard & Winery. We are proud that we have made our home on the now 2000acre Rancho Tinaquaic, which remains in family hands.

In 2009 we completed our new solar-powered winery and tasting room, and our beloved historic "Shack" was renamed foxen 7200, and focuses on our Bordeaux and Italian-style wines under a newly designed label. Our Burgundy and Rhônestyle wines are showcased at our new location just up the road.

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FOXEN VINEYARD & WINERY

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KALYRA WINERY TASTING ROOM AND VINEYARD Nestled among hundreds of acres of rolling vineyards is the original Kalyra Winery. With some of the most sweeping views in the Santa Barbara wine country, Kalyra Winery offers a laid-back beachcomber’s vibe to its tasting room and gift shop.

You’ll be served from the bar featured in the ‘Sideways’ movie, and enjoy browsing the extensive Kalyra Boutique, located next to the tasting bar. Its full-length deck and side lawn offer a fantastic, tranquil picnic spot for your full tasting day as well.

The Story Behind Kalyra Winery & Mike Brown The vineyards you can see out the winery’s window are special. Planted in 1968, they were part of the original ‘Vina de Santa Inez’—legendary in these parts for what many

credit as the inaugural vineyard in Santa Barbara County. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Mike Brown was working in the vineyards of Australia’s Barossa Valley.

Virginia Madsen celebrating His viniculture studies at UC Davis opened doors in the ever-growing wine region of Santa Barbara. In 1989, Mike’s first label was introduced: Kalyra, a translation from the Australian Aboriginal meaning ‘A Wild & Pleasant Place.’ Its fun, international blends made the label wildly popular, and in 2002, this tasting room opened, reflecting the same qualities as its root meaning.

And there was Sideways… 2019 is the 15 year anniversary of the Academy Award Winning Sideways film, which was filmed here at Kalyra Winery.

Sandra Oh and Thomas Haden Church preparing for their role in Sideways. Photo provided to Kalyra Winery website So popular was this new destination that it attracted the attention of movie producers working on a comedy-drama film about the Santa Barbara wine country. The movie, ‘Sideways,’ was a perfect fit for the funky Kalyra vibe, and its tremendously successful release in 2004 thrust Kalyra into the national spotlight.

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Despite the publicity, Kalyra stayed true to its original roots of a laid-back atmosphere; an international flair blending the best of Santa Barbara varietals with Australia, Portugal, France, and Spain; and value-priced wines that wine aficionados of all levels enjoy.

'It continues to be a destination for wine enthusiasts around the world on a mission to find…

A Wild & Pleasant Place.' For more information about Kalyra Winery please visit their website www.kalyrawinery.com.

LOS OLIVOS WINE MERCHANT & CAFÉ RECEIVES AWARD By Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café | Sunday March 31, 2013 | 10:39 p.m.

The annual Family Business Awards recognize companies with two or more family members actively involved as owner-managers or a company where ownership is now in the second generation under family control, according to staff of the Pacific Coast Business Times, award sponsors. According to organizers, family businesses are the backbone of the free enterprise system in our region. For this eighth year, 11 companies were recognized. Shawnda Marmorstein stated, “We are so honored that Central Coast business leaders and our guests wrote in and nominated us to receive this award. We are thrilled to be named along with companies such as lynda.com and Santa Barbara Travel Bureau.” The story of the family-owned and operated Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café began in early 1995, when Sam Marmorstein, a former stock broker and entrepreneur, decided to leave Los Angeles and follow his dreams to own a restaurant that would offer great wine paired with great food, in an approachable and welcoming atmosphere in Santa Barbara County wine country. The Café has been successful since its crowded opening day, December 30, 1995. In a perfect blend of food, wine, and dreams, Sam met Shawnda at the Café in 1999 and they married in 2000. A former real estate agent, Shawnda had dreamed of owning her own restaurant and is now an integral part of all the family businesses and has been blessed with three children.

Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen at the Los Olivos Café in Sideways. Photo provided to Los Olivos Café website location in the Santa Ynez Valley, winner of an Oscar and two Golden Globes, continues to bring worldwide recognition to the Los Olivos Café and the wines of the region.

About: The Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café They received the 2012 “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator and was named one of the top 50 “Most Notable Wine Lists in the USA” for 2011 by OpenTable.com. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara County’s wine country at 2879 Grand Avenue in downtown Los Olivos, the casual yet elegant Café (as seen in the award-winning movie SIDEWAYS) serves fresh, local wine-friendly cuisine for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Wine Merchant features over 500 local and international vintages and is the exclusive distributor o f ow n e r S a m M a r m o r s t e i n ’ s B e r n a t W i n e s . For more information, call 805-688-7265, or visit www.LosOlivosCafe.com.

Photo of Sam and Shawnda Marmorstein toasting success from Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café's website In 2001, when the retail space adjoining the Café became available, Sam and Shawnda expanded the Café by opening the Wine Merchant—featuring over 500 local and international vintages and exclusive distributor of Sam’s own Bernat Wines. In Fall 2003, a movie producer decided the Los Olivos Café would be the perfect backdrop for some pivotal scenes in his film—Sideways—shot on

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FIRESTONE VINEYARD

A HISTORICAL WINERY WITH AMERICAN ROOTS

Firestone Vineyard belongs to an entrepreneurial and adventurous family that dates back more than a century to legendary tire innovator Harvey Firestone. Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery established in this pastoral Central Coast AVA. Over the past 40 years it has evolved into one of the region’s most popular and successful producers thanks to a portfolio of wines that offer serious quality at reasonable prices.

The Firestone estate is situated near the charming little town of Los Olivos, two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south of San Francisco. Los Olivos is known for its old west feel, fine restaurants, and homey lodgings. The local vibe is placid, casual, and peaceful. The surrounding countryside is typical of rural California with rolling hills that morph seasonally from summer gold to winter green.

Superior Vineyard Sites Firestone is fortunate to have vineyards situated in the ever elusive “Goldilocks Zone” of the Santa Ynez Valley. With an alternating climate of warm sunny days followed by brisk coastal afternoons and evenings, Firestone is able to produce a wide array of varietals. Diurnal temperature swings of up to 50 degrees are normal during the summer growing season. Firestone’s 340 acres of estate vineyards are set along a series of mesas composed of sandy loam with rocky sub-soils. These well-draining, low-nutrient soils minimize vine vigor, which leads to more concentrated and balanced varietal flavors.

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For more information on Firestone Vineyard please read the following article: “Firestone Vineyard.” Wine Country This Week, 4 Sept. 2017.

PARKER WINERY 10 FESS (FRASS CANYON IN SIDEWAYS) Photo from website www.fessparker.com

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This peaceful environment is what enticed the late Fess Parker into purchasing the property back in 1988. The winery has since become a great success and it still follows the standards and vision originally set forth by its memorable founder. Originally from Texas, Fess Parker grew up with a love of history and acting. Following his tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Fess attended the University of Texas, earning a degree in history, and the University of Southern California, earning a Master’s degree in drama. He began acting professionally in 1951 and landed the role of his life in 1954 when he was cast in the title role of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. Fess decided to leave Hollywood in the early 1970’s and moved into his second career as a real estate developer. Blending his gracious Texas manner and a tremendous eye for real estate, Fess opened his first resort hotel in Santa Barbara, California in 1986.

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'One of the great award-winning family wineries of Santa Barbara County. Located on the pastoral Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in the Santa Ynez Valley, the winery and family vineyard are situated on a picturesque 714-acre estate surrounded by rolling hills, vast meadows, and pristine landscapes as far as the eye can see.' The Parker family’s whole-hearted dedication to the family business has made Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard into the award-winning winery it is today. Since Fess Parker passed away in 2010, his children have made it their mission to uphold his original vision. The winery continues to garner awards for producing some of the region’s finest wines and the Parkers are very proud of their accomplishments. The grand tasting room serves as the perfect setting to enjoy Fess Parker’s premium Santa Barbara County wines. The Australian sheep station-style building is filled with photos and memorabilia of Fess Parker, celebrating his roles not only as an actor, but also as the founder of one of Santa Barbara’s most renowned family wineries. Each and every wine selected for our six different Wine Clubs meets our strict guidelines for quality and rating criteria. Each wine is handcrafted by an authentic, small-production boutique winery with a compelling story to tell like the one above. Since our first Gold Wine Club shipment in 1992, we have added five more impressive Wine Clubs to choose from—each a showcase for highly-rated, sought-after wines you can enjoy as a Gold Medal wine of the month club member.

While in Santa Barbara, Fess realized its potential as a premium grapegrowing region and set his sights inland in the Foxen Canyon in Santa Ynez Valley. There, he discovered his next adventure—a 714-acre ranch where he initially planned to run cattle, plant a few grapes to sell to other vintners, and establish a small winery. Fess had dreamed of one day starting a family business that he could pass on to future generations and this picturesque Foxen Canyon property was bursting with potential. He had a specific vision and knew he could achieve it. It was 1989 and Fess, his son Eli, and daughter Ashley, came together to plant an experimental 5-acre Riesling vineyard on the property. It was no surprise to anyone involved that this small vineyard project quickly became something much larger. As Fess’s daughter Ashley explains it, “Fess is from Texas, so he can’t do anything small.” The Parker family now runs a cutting-edge winery and tasting room and farms over 700 acres on four vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.

Photo by fessparkerwinery from Instagram For more information on Fess Parker Winery please read the following article: Santa Ynez Valley AVA. “Fess Parker Winery.” Gold Medal Wine Club.

AJ SPURS TAKES YOU BACK IN TASTE, TIME Donna Polizzi | August 11, 2017

When is the last time that you went out to dinner and didn’t want to sit down because the restaurant had so many interesting things to look at in every single room? That was my experience with AJ Spurs in Templeton, located off Highway 101 between Paso Robles and Atascadero. It is the location of the original AJ Spurs, which opened in 1989 in a building that was originally constructed in 1886. The brick walls of the main dining area and saloon are part of the original construction. The vibe has an authentic old west feel. It is rustic and takes you back to a different time. The décor is loaded with pieces that bring back the good old days and features floor to ceiling antiques and western-style decorations. Guests of all ages get the benefit of a field trip and peek at history. The walls are covered with old-fashioned photos, including the previous businesses in the same building. It is fun to see the changes that have taken place at the restaurant and in Templeton over the last century, in a friendly setting, along with a truly fantastic meal. It is also noteworthy that AJ Spurs is the only place in town that holds a liquor license. So, if you are looking for a stiff drink or a glass of wine, this is where you want to be. Not many places can say that various bluegrass and country musicians fill the air with live music seven nights a week, like this location.

Top 12 Spots to Get Sideways

Are you familiar with the term “Chuck Wagonstyle dining”? It’s old family-style dining, like the good ol’ days. As soon as you’re seated, a heavy black, cast iron pot full of thick, hearty soup with beef and vegetables, along with a side of flavorful

'AJ Spurs is an excellent steakhouse.' black beans and chunky salsa, will be delivered to your table by dedicated servers, followed by a crisp, green salad, all of which comes standard before you place your order. If you are a meat eater, you will love it. Owner Milt Guggia also owns AJ Spurs restaurants in Buellton and Grover Beach. All three central coast locations are famous fo r e n o r m o u s p o r t i o n s and really good food.

For more information on AJ Spurs please read the following article: Polizzi , Donna. “Keys 2 the Coast: AJ Spurs Takes You Back in Taste, Time.” Lompoc Record, 11 Aug. 2017.

12 THE SIDEWAYS HISTORY OF ORCUTT BURGERS

WHY DIDN’T THE NORTH COUNTY CHAIN CAPITALIZE ON CINEMATIC FAME? Michael Aushenker | Wednesday November 02, 2016 | 12:00 a.m. The Clark Avenue spot is the original, founded in 1998 by a Greek couple, Sam and Patt Zafiris, who had previously owned The Lucky Greek in Riverside County. They opened the Sideways location in Santa Maria in 2000, sold it in 2003, reacquired it in 2005, and sold it again in 2009. Though Sideways proved an economic boon for much of wine country, the Zafiris’s son Spiro, who runs the business now, said it didn’t mean much for their business. But he loves what he does. “It’s fun,” Spiro Zafiris said. “It’s nice being a part of the communities. It’s very busy.”

The scene comes near the end of Sideways, and if you’re a fan of Alexander Payne’s Oscar-winning comedy, you’ve never forgotten it: Upon the publisher’s rejection of his book, Paul Giamatti’s failed-novelist antihero Miles pathetically pours into a styrofoam cup the celebratory 1961 Château Cheval Blanc he’d been saving to toast his success. Adding to the melancholy mise-en-scène, he sits in the booth of an indiscriminate fast-food burger joint, with funky ’70s-style décor. Though that burger joint was supposed to be in San Diego, where Miles lived, Payne cut some corners and shot the scene at one of the Orcutt Burgers locations in northern Santa Barbara County, where most of the film was set. Today, that particular restaurant has become Santa Maria Burgers, but Orcutt Burgers remains a thriving small chain, with locations at East Clark Avenue in Orcutt and in Grover Beach.

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“Two is plenty,” Zafiris said of his burger stops. “But there’s always room for expansion. As opportunities come up, we’re looking into it.” Meanwhile, about 20 minutes away stands the former Orcutt Burgers, as seen in Sideways. Step into Santa Maria Burgers today during lunch hour and the place (including the drive-through line) is packed. On the walls: not one reference to the film. But the décor, replete with dated-looking, brown-and-powder-blue booths, remains intact. There’s no mistake that this is where Giamatti delivered one of cinema’s most famous pity parties. Why didn’t any of its owners feel compelled to capitalize on the connection?

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Photo from Legendary Trips | Sideways Filming Locations and Itinerary (2004)

The menu remains much the same, a roster of popular pastrami cheeseburgers and breakfast burritos. “My parents were very set in their ways,” Zafiris said. “We’re not Carl’s Jr., always introducing a new item. The last things we added were chicken wraps, spinach salads—that’s been popular. The salmon burger—that took off well.” He touts the rib-eye steak sandwich and the gyros, the sole ode to the Zafiris family heritage.

'Why no Sideways Burgers? But don’t go to Santa Maria Burgers just to connect with Payne’s comedy classic: The hamburgers are pretty damn good here. Plus, there’s no liquor served, so don’t fret—you will definitely not be drinking any “f*cking Merlot.”' For more information on Orcutt Burgers please visit their website at www.orcuttburgers.com.

By Matt Kettmann | Wednesday September 24, 2014 | 12:00 a.m.

REMEMBERING THE VINTNERS, RESTAURATEURS REFLECT ON MAKING AND EFFECT OF AWARD-WINNING WINE COUNTRY FILM

hen it premiered in 2004, the film Sideways put Santa Barbara wine country on the global tourism map, boosting sales of the protagonists’ beloved Pinot Noir and bringing an unending stream of sipping and sightseeing visitors to the Santa Ynez Valley. We asked a handful of folks on the frontlines of the movie’s making to reflect on those Sideways days.

FRANK OSTINI Winemaker, chef, owner of the Hitching Post II: The writer, Rex Pickett, would hang out at the restaurant, and we all knew he was writing a book. I just figured it was never going to be published. Then he said he sold it as a screenplay instead of a book in 1998. I’d never heard of that. It wasn’t until 2003 that the location scouts came.

MARTIN BROWN Co-owner/winemaker, Kalyra: We were rebuilding the tasting room, and when they came to look at the site, the director asked, “Can I film in here? I’ve got a set design crew with nothing to do and money to spend. Why don’t we come in and finish it for you?” I said, “That sounds like a great idea!” Within eight days, they rebuilt our entire tasting room. It was probably like $40,000 of work. By the time they started filming, we were way, way ahead.

TIM SNIDER President, Fess Parker Winery: When they sent over the script for us to review our scene, their parting words were, “Don’t worry—we won’t have your brand name exposed. We’ll hide it completely for the scene.” I hung up and then thought, “Wait a minute, why would I want our brand name hidden?” When the script came, I read it, and said, “Aha.” He took the script to [his wife] Ashley Parker and [brother-in-law] Eli Parker, described the situation that it was a fanciful winery called Frass Canyon that they disparage in the movie, but that our name’s not there. It seemed like an interesting opportunity for Santa Barbara wine country that would probably do more good than bad. So, we pulled the trigger.

BILLY WATHEN Winemaker/co-owner, Foxen Winery: Rex liked his sauce. He loved to come up and just drink Pinot Noir, and we’re talking bottles, not glasses. 31

The Hitching Post’s Frank Ostini (far left in hat) enjoyed an up-close look at the filming of the 2004 hit "Sideways" including on-set time with (from left) Thomas Haden Church, Paul Giamatti, Alexander Payne, and his winemaking partner, Gray Hartley. Courtesy Photo by Merrie Wallace

SAM MARMORSTEIN Owner of Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café: I wasn’t really interested in doing it, so I gave the location scout a high location price. They wanted to knock some money off in exchange for showing off one of the Bernat labels I make in the movie. I stuck to my guns and said, “I don’t make that much wine, I don’t need to do that. I’ll just take the money.” That was obviously a big mistake.

REFLECTIONS ON MAKING SIDEWAYS FO: I was afraid that they were going to make fun of us. I sent an impassioned letter to the director asking for a meeting because I was worried that it would show wine in an abusive way. He admitted that it would but that he understood drug abuse and that there are all forms of alcoholism. I thought, “This guy is interesting. He has sensibilities.” I was playing the high road [about how wine is enjoyed], and I had to learn it was not always that way. "They were extremely respectful of us."

BW: They asked if we wanted to be paid, but we said no. They dissembled our tasting room and set it up the way they wanted. There were probably 150 people here at the shack with three food wagons. My pruning crew was probably the first ones at the food wagon. I was just amazed at how many bluecollar people were running this thing. They got this big dressing room trailer stuck coming out of the driveway. Traffic was impassable for a while. MB: I could go outside and sit on a bench with Thomas Haden Church and Paul Giamatti and have a glass of wine. They were really approachable, relaxed, and casual. They treated our place like a clubhouse, even coming back on the days they weren’t

SIDEWAYS DAYS filming there. My brother and I ate for free in the tasting van. We added a meal between lunch and dinner to eat more. We were having filet mignon for breakfast and lobster for lunch. It was like icing on top of icing. SM: When filming the double-date scene, it was so noisy because we had all our refrigerators and machines going. So, someone went in the back and shut off all the breakers. My computer crashed, and I lost the whole system. They were nice enough to take the computer to a guy in L.A., fix it up, and get it back here in 24 hours. That was scary. TM: It didn’t dawn on me that he was actually going to drink the spit bucket. I was watching from the upper walkway of the winery, and Paul Giamatti was hustling back and forth and then basically dumped it all over himself. Having been to many big consumer tastings and seen the dump buckets, it sent shivers down my spine, even though I knew it was grape juice. FO: By the time they came to the Hitching Post, they were a couple weeks into the shoot, and they didn’t want to drink grape juice anymore. So, they were drinking wine on the set. We also put on wine tastings at night. There were six people the first night, then 20 the next night. On the last night, we had a barbecue. Everyone stayed ’til like two in the morning, then they went to an after-after-party.

they’d come back and drink wine. We got to know a lot of them. I’d run into Paul Giamatti at El Rancho Market and talk baseball. He’s a real down-to-earth kind of normal guy who is a great actor. FO: They had no money to market the movie, so I just figured it wasn’t going anywhere. We went to the premiere at the Arlington in September, toward the end of harvest. I walked out, and I was in shock at how much we were featured. You couldn’t pay a company to do that for you, and we didn’t pay anything. I still didn’t think anyone was going to see it, but realized that I needed to put our yellow sign on our website. I hated the color but could never afford to change it. Then I went to see it at the Lincoln Center during the New York Film Festival and sat on a balcony looking down on about 2,500 people. They were literally rolling in the aisles.

BW: We extended a discount to the whole filming crew, so we had a lot of visitors all the time. When they were done shooting, Santa Maria, and all the journalists in town had nothing else to do but go out to the wineries. SM: All of a sudden, we’re getting these big crowds coming in, and we’re like, “What’s going on?” We had to hire more staff. People were coming to Los Olivos slowly, but then the movie hit, and the floodgates opened. Everybody started coming. It reached a certain plateau and stayed there. BW: We had no idea. Our traffic more than doubled, and we had to hire more people. It just got crazy, and it’s never been the same since. It was phenomenal.

Ostini took actresses Virginia Madsen (above left) and Sandra Oh around wine country, where the duo did punch downs on recently harvested grapes. Courtesy Photo

MB: People would come in, and they didn’t even like wine. They were just on the tour. Then the Michael Jackson trial was in

FO: I eventually came to the understanding that the movie is going to outlive all of us…

'In 100 years, people will look at the scenes when they talk about wine and how it’s alive and about the people who pick the grapes, and they’ll be able to understand what we’re doing.' To me, that’s immortality and that’s the most valuable thing from Sideways. It’s a gift that you never expect to have. I am very grateful. I’ll do anything for these people. 32

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FO: We had to figure out how to do 30 percent, 40 percent more business. That went on for two to three years. I had to remember the values instilled by my parents about the hospitality and the quality of the food. I would focus on that during the busiest of times. The movie is going to come and go, but we can’t forget what’s important.

TS: We ended up getting a ton of positive media coverage on the heels of it, and it usually went like this: Fess Parker Winery, which was disparaged in the movie as Frass Canyon, is actually a familyowned winery and a producer of fantastic Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and so on. We had this pilgrimage of people coming to the tasting room and wanting to see the corner of the bar where the dump bucket was. Fortunately, no one actually drank the dump bucket, but a lot of people would pick it up and have their friend take a picture. We ended up selling through nearly three vintages of Pinot Noir in the time it would normally take to sell one. Sales went berserk.

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